Starbucks Barista

Target • Burbank, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Starbucks Barista works on Target’s Food & Beverage team to provide guests with a consistent Starbucks experience. The role includes preparing handcrafted beverages and food to recipe-card specifications, maintaining food quality and freshness, and following food-safety and OSHA guidelines. Baristas support store operations through replenishment, inventory accuracy, food presentation, pricing and promotional signing, and maintaining a clean, inviting dining area. The starting hourly rate is $20.00 USD.

Baristas create a friendly, helpful guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find products, resolving issues, and completing transactions courteously. They follow Target and Starbucks routines, food-safety practices, training and quality-control requirements, and safety and compliance policies. The role may also support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up.

This is an active, physically demanding position requiring teamwork, flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work in varying conditions, including refrigerated and freezer environments and areas where common allergens may be present. Schedules may vary and can include nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times. Target provides training for the role.

Requirements

• A welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Ability to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology as directed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to resolve guest questions quickly.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow multi-step processes.
• Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
• Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
• Ability to accurately handle cash-register operations as needed.
• Ability to climb ladders when needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts, whose length may vary.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer conditions and areas where common allergens may be handled or present.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive Up and carryout.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include varying hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times, and to work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Starbucks or food-service experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly and helpful guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them at the end of transactions.
• Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adjust to business and guest needs and prioritize the guest experience over tasks.
• Maintain Food & Beverage Standards and provide a fresh, abundant shopping experience throughout operating hours.
• Execute food and beverage processes, including deliveries, replenishment, in-stock routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, signing, organizing, and storing reserve product.
• Stay aware of current and future Starbucks promotions.
• Follow Target and Starbucks routines to provide a consistent guest experience and complete tasks efficiently while maintaining food safety.
• Maintain an inviting Starbucks dining area throughout the shift and engage with guests according to Starbucks standards.
• Prepare handcrafted beverages and food according to recipe-card specifications.
• Monitor and record temperatures for temperature-sensitive food items and follow food-safety requirements.
• Complete and record cleaning tasks in the Starbucks space according to best practices.
• Identify damaged, recalled, or expired items and process them according to best practices.
• Place store-initiated orders and follow perishable inventory procedures to maintain accurate in-stocks and inventory records.
• Execute sampling best practices and complete required Starbucks product quality-control training and certifications.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; follow safety policies and training, report hazards, and correct them when possible.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, while following applicable compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed